Social Skills Club Goes To The Farm
County Prep’s Social Skills Club left the city for the country in October with a visit to Wightman Farms in Morristown. Students enjoyed a delightful afternoon amidst the pumpkin patch and apple and cherry orchards. Students had a fun time sipping apple cider, eating powdered donuts, and taking a tractor-pulled hayride through the farm fields....
County Prep/ATD Celebrates the Week of Respect
County Prep/ATD celebrated the Week of Respect from October 7 to 11! High Tech/ACTE celebrated the Week of Respect with a series of engaging activities! Spirit Week kicked off with Blue Monday, followed by Teamwork Tuesday (where students wore their favorite team jerseys), Fandom Wednesday (representing their favorite band, musician, or TV show), PJ Thursday,...
County Prep/ATD HOSA Shines at International Leadership Conference
In June 2024, 11 CPHS/ATD HOSA Chapter members attended the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Houston, TX. The students participated in competitive, recognition, and testing events throughout the conference. Joshitha Sripada and Priya Modi were awarded fourth place for their Paramedic Health Career Display. Alex Gao, Joshitha Sripada, Ayaa Esmaeel, and Priya Modi received the...
County Prep/ATD’s Junior and Senior Photography Students Explore New York City: A Field Trip to the World Trade Center and Little Island
On October 1st, County Prep's Junior and Senior photography students, along with instructors Gerard Patten, Dimitri Rodriguez, and chaperone Milena Gangala, embarked on a field trip to New York City to capture visuals at the World Trade Center and Little Island. Using school-issued cameras, the students applied their classroom knowledge to real-world photography. The day...
Walking for a Cause as Students Unite for Breast Cancer Awareness
On Sunday, October 13, students and staff from County Prep High School/ATD, High Tech High School/ACTE, and Explore Middle School proudly participated in the annual Breast Cancer Walk at Liberty State Park. Each school formed a dedicated team, raised funds, and promoted breast cancer awareness within their school communities. Through their collective efforts, our students...
Visual and Performing Arts Students from County Prep High School Honored at Hudson County Alliance of Teen Arts
Congratulations to the County Prep High School Visual and Performing Arts Students who participated in this year’s Hudson County Alliance of Teen Arts! The 38th annual art expo was held at the Liberty State Park Terminal Building from May 6th through May 13th. With over a 100 photographs and art pieces, collectively, and various performances...
County Prep’s Culinary Arts wins a Silver Medal in NJAC Culinary Cook off At Caesars Palace
(Atlantic City May 3, 2024) County Prep's Culinary Academy participated in the 11th Annual New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) County Vocational-Technical School Cook-Off Challenge at Caesar’s Palace, taking home the Silver Medal. County Prep has competed in this event since 2013 with a total of 14 Medals. Along with his Students Chef Collins and...
County Prep’s Norma Sarofiem Awarded Scholarship to Stevens Institute Summer Program
Norma Sarofiem has been accepted into the Stevens Institute Summer Program and awarded a full scholarship to participate in the Data Science for Social Policy program. According to Stevens, the course will explore "the unique challenges to policymakers, courts, and citizens alike" in the areas of cyber security and technology. Students will "explore these issues...
County Prep High School SkillsUSA Competitors Receive Awards
Over the past few months, several students from County Prep High School participated in SkillsUSA competitions. We are proud to acknowledge our award recipients for all of their hard work: Kavita Yadav-Gold (Job interview) Marian Montojo-Silver (Photography) Youanna Adly Joshitha Sripada Priya Modi-Silver (OSHA multiple people) Victoria Okonkwo-Bronze (Customer Service)
County Prep Student to Attend Boston University’s Summer Challenge Program
Congratulations to Aracely Candelaria for being accepted into Boston University's Summer Challenge, an enriching educational experience. In Boston this summer, she will delve into Abnormal Psychology and Law and learn what it means to be “abnormal” and its effect on people’s lives. Through dynamic group exercises and discussions, she will gain a working knowledge of...